ACROSPORT

    WHAT IS ACROSPORT?

    Acrosport is a sport that combines acrobatics and choreography. This sport is included in the International Federation of Acrobatic Sports and is part of the International Gymnastics Federation since 1999.

    In acrosport there are three fundamental elements:

a) Formation of corporal figures or pyramids.

b) Acrobatics and elements of force, flexibility and balance as transitions between the figures.

c) Elements of dance, jumps and gymnastic pirouettes.



    WHERE IS IT PRACTISED?

    In a 12 × 12 meter tapestry (similar to rhythmic or artistic gymnastics).

    CHARACTERISTICS:

    The exercise must contain acrobatic and gymnastic elements of flexibility, balance, jumps and turns, as well as movements in cooperation between the members of the group performing figures and body pyramids. At all times there must be harmony and coordination in the actions carried out by the group. The difficulty, the technique and the artistic dimension of the composition are valued.

   DURATION OF THE EXERCISE:

   It varies according to the category, although we can take as a reference 2'30 min with a margin of 5 seconds.

   CATEGORIES:

- Couples: mixed, female and male.

- Female threesomes.

- Male quartets.

- Mixed groups (3-6 components).

   DIFFERENT ROLES:

Roles are the functions that characterize each member of the group.

  a) Portor: they are the bases of the pyramids and must support the agile, for this they must maintain the greatest possible stability. Depending on the figure to be executed, you can perform the following actions:

- Base positions: acting as a static support surface to which the agile will climb.
- Snatch: action in which the porter lifts the agile in an explosive movement.

  b) Agile: performs agility work by climbing over the port to adopt a stable and aesthetic posture. Depending on the figure to be executed, you can perform the following actions:

- Balance positions: adoption of a static posture on the goal.
- Ascents: progressive movement in which the agile varies from a lower position to another higher on the portor.

c) Assistant: acts quickly when a porter or agile has difficulty maintaining the pyramid / figure. It can also support the portor to help you maintain your posture. Also, it can support the agile as it climbs over the port, to help him adopt his position or maintain it. Pick up the agile in case of fall.

d) Observer: observe the work of others and provide advice to improve the figure / pyramid.

   BASIC RULES TO AVOID ACCIDENTS:

- It is essential that the communication between the porter and the agile is continuous.

- At the moment in which the player notices any discomfort, he must tell the agile to correct that position.

- All movements of raising and lowering the port must be carried out smoothly and at very controlled speeds.